Stuffed Chillies
Stuffed Chillies are a great way to spice up any Indian meal. It can be very spicy depending on the hotness of the chillies and there are several variations in […]
Category: Pickle/Preserves
Anwala Chutney (Chunda)
Anwala Chutney is a great way to preserve the goodness of anwala for the whole year. It’s tasty and really really healthy. It is a sweet and sour pickle, which […]
Aam Papad (Mango Leather)
Aam Papad, a sweet and sour preserve/mukhwas made out of mango pulp brings back all the childhood memories, when we used to spend our pocket money on the corner stall […]
Dry Mango Pickle
I remember from my childhood, whenever we travelled my Mom always prepared Potatoes and Puri and packed this dry mango pickle as an accompaniment. I guess it was easy to […]
Carrot Pickle
This is a crunchy carrot pickle, which enhances the taste of every meal. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Carrots 1 Kg Mustard Seeds (rai) 3 tbsp […]
Tamarind Onions
A delicious way to enjoy small onions with every meal. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Servings: Not Applicable Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Small Onions 500 gm Tamarind Pulp 1/4 cup Green Chillies […]
Guava Jelly
Guava Jelly is my favorite jelly, partially because my Mom used to make loads of it when I was young and it used to last for the whole year. Surprisingly […]
Whole Red Chili Pickle
If you like chilies, this is the pickle to make when whole red chilies are in season and it’s so easy to make. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: N/A Difficulty: […]
Pickled Jalapeno
You can buy pickled Jalapeno from the stores but if you can’t find it, worry not, you can make it at home very easily. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Servings: Not […]
Anwale Ka Achaar (Gooseberry Pickle)
Anwale Ka Achaar is a guilt free way of preserving and enjoying anwala. It’s very easy to make and it’s very nutritious. Preparation Time: None Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: […]
Pink Ginger
Pink Ginger has a zing that changes the mood of the food. If you are thinking that the meal is bland and boring, just serve pink ginger with it and […]
Gobhi Ka Achaar (Cauliflower Pickle)
Gobhi Ka Achaar is a seasonal achaar, meaning unlike other achaars, you can’t keep it for a long time. It loses its crunchiness as it gets old. So make it […]
Sabudana Papad
I remember the days when I used to help my Mom make Sabudana Papad. Nowadays no one makes it at home but if you know how to make it, it’s […]
Urad Badi
Traditionally housewives made Urad Badi at home in summers but nowadays no one makes them at home any more. You get them in stores ready made. Urad Badi is made […]
Moong Badi
Traditionally housewives made Moong Badi at home in summers but nowadays no one makes them at home any more. Now you get them ready made in stores. Moong Badi is […]
Ginger Lime Pickle
Ginger Lime Pickle is a very simple pickle. It needs to be stored in refrigerator and unlike other pickles it does not stay for a long time. Preparation Time: 15 […]
Neembu Ka Achaar (Spicy Lime Pickle)
Spicy Lime Pickle is a very easy pickle to make and perhaps the most common pickle that is allowed to be given even during sickness. It adds a zing to the Indian food.
Saunth (Tamarind Chutney)
Saunth or Tamarind Chutney is the quintessential part of Indian cuisine. Most of the snacks are served with Saunth. It should be in every Indian’s refrigerator all the time. Preparation […]
Neemboo Ka Khatta Meetha Achar (Lime Pickle)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes (takes about 3 weeks to be ready) Servings: – Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Lime 500 gm Salt 125 gm Red Chilli Powder 30 gm Garam Masala 2 […]
Heeng Ka Achar (Mango Asafoetida Pickle)
Heeng Ka Achar is probably the most basic pickle made in India and it’s really easy to make. Cooking Time: None Servings: – Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Grated raw mangoes 1 […]